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UNC Prospect Review: Nationwide High School Hoops

UNC Prospect Review: Nationwide High School Hoops

Thanksgiving week is always a big one in high school hoops. This time was no different for UNC prospects.

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 • David Sisk
Prospect Review: High School Hoopsgiving

Prospect Review: High School Hoopsgiving

Thanksgiving is a monster week for high school basketball, and this week was no different

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 • David Sisk
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class

Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class

It's Rivals Rankings Week for the 2025 class and we tipped things off as always with the Five-Star Countdown.

 • Rob Cassidy
How five high-profile first-year coaches are doing in recruiting

How five high-profile first-year coaches are doing in recruiting

John Calipari is well on his way to elevating Arkansas' recruiting to be among the best in college hoops.

 • Rob Cassidy
Five-star Darius Acuff Jr. commits to Arkansas

Five-star Darius Acuff Jr. commits to Arkansas

Five-star Darius Acuff Jr. ranks No. 9 in the 2025 Rivals150.

 • Rob Cassidy
Decision Dossier: Five-star Darius Acuff Jr.

Decision Dossier: Five-star Darius Acuff Jr.

Five-star guard Darius Acuff Jr. is set to announce his college choice on Friday.

 • Rob Cassidy
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Sunday buzz from Peach Jam

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Sunday buzz from Peach Jam

Class of 2026 standout Jaxson Terry is already being prioritized by a Big East power.

 • Rob Cassidy
Cassidy's Takeaways: Two FutureCasts and more recruiting intel

Cassidy's Takeaways: Two FutureCasts and more recruiting intel

Arkansas is trending for five-star Darius Acuff Jr.

 • Rob Cassidy
Rivals Roundtable: Commitment season is in full swing

Rivals Roundtable: Commitment season is in full swing

Four-star Malachi Moreno is ranked No. 22 in the 2025 Rivals150.

 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan
Ranking the Contenders: Five-star point guard Darius Acuff Jr.

Ranking the Contenders: Five-star point guard Darius Acuff Jr.

Five-star PG Darius Acuff Jr., the No. 9 player in the 2025 class, is down to Arkansas, Kansas, Michigan and UConn.

 • Rob Cassidy
Five prospects that boosted their stock last week

Five prospects that boosted their stock last week

Five-star Darius Acuff Jr. earned MVP honors at the FIBA U18 AmeriCup last week.

 • Jason Jordan
Kentucky and the New 2025 Rankings

Kentucky and the New 2025 Rankings

Kentucky has several players that have been offered by the new and old staff inside Rivals new 2025 Top-150.

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 • David Sisk
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class

Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class

The rankings for 2025 and 2026 are being updated this week, starting off today with 2025's Five-Star Countdown.

 • Rob Cassidy
WAR ROOM: Latest Recruit Scoop and Team News on Rutgers Athletics

WAR ROOM: Latest Recruit Scoop and Team News on Rutgers Athletics

Keep up with Rutgers Football and Basketball team news, recruit scoop and more.

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 • Richie O'Leary
Rutgers Basketball Notebook: Latest EYBL stats + Recruit Scoop

Rutgers Basketball Notebook: Latest EYBL stats + Recruit Scoop

The 2024 AAU basketball season is in full swing and several Rutgers Basketball targets are making noise.

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 • Richie O'Leary
TKR Pod: Rutgers Basketball Recruiting Roundup!

TKR Pod: Rutgers Basketball Recruiting Roundup!

The TKR pod offers the latest on how Rutgers Basketball can fill out the rest of the roster.

 • Richie O'Leary and Mike Broadbent
Rivals Roundtable: Takeaways from busy spring travel circuit

Rivals Roundtable: Takeaways from busy spring travel circuit

Our hoops duo of Cassidy & Jordan have been watching games from coast to coast during this spring grassroots season.

 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan
I've Got Five On It: Must-get recruits for certain programs

I've Got Five On It: Must-get recruits for certain programs

Five-star forward Koa Peat is in-state Arizona’s top target in the 2025 class.

 • Rob Cassidy
Rumor Mill: Recruiting buzz from Memphis Nike EYBL event

Rumor Mill: Recruiting buzz from Memphis Nike EYBL event

John Calipari is pursuing Cameron Boozer, the No. 2 player in 2025, and his brother, Cayden, to join him at Arkansas.

 • Rob Cassidy
Two visitors expected in Lawrence this weekend

Two visitors expected in Lawrence this weekend

Rylen Girffen and Darius Acuff, Jr., are expected to visit Kansas this weekend.

 • Shay Wildeboor
Five-stars that John Calipari could land at Arkansas

Five-stars that John Calipari could land at Arkansas

Five-star A.J. Dybantsa is the top-ranked prospect in the 2025 Rivals150.

 • Rob Cassidy
Prospect Review: Chipotle Nationals

Prospect Review: Chipotle Nationals

There were seven reasons for Kentucky fans to be paying attention to the Chipotle Nationals this past week.

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 • David Sisk
Kentucky and the new 2025 Top-150 rankings

Kentucky and the new 2025 Top-150 rankings

The new 2025 rankings are out, and there are 11 reasons for Kentucky fans to be interested.

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 • David Sisk
Rivals Rankings Week: Top 10 Countdown for 2025

Rivals Rankings Week: Top 10 Countdown for 2025

It's Rivals Rankings Week, as the 2025 and 2026 Rivals150 will be updated. Today we unveiled the top 10 for 2025.

 • Rob Cassidy
Prospect Review: The Best Time of the Year

Prospect Review: The Best Time of the Year

Big players step up in big games and that is what has happened for UK recruits at the most important time of the year.

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 • David Sisk
Top 2025 point guard Darius Acuff Jr. focused on postseason

Top 2025 point guard Darius Acuff Jr. focused on postseason

Darius Acuff is being pressed hard by Texas, Kentucky and Kansas, among others.

 • Jason Jordan
Jordan's Takeaways: Day one of the Pete Hollis Classic

Jordan's Takeaways: Day one of the Pete Hollis Classic

Four-star Chase McCarty committed to Houston in October.

 • Jason Jordan
Spotlighting recent Rivals scouting reports on future and potential Cats

Spotlighting recent Rivals scouting reports on future and potential Cats

Rivals has had plenty to say recently about several UNC signees and prospects. We take a closer look inside.

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 • David Sisk
Prospect Review: Approaching the serious time

Prospect Review: Approaching the serious time

There is plenty to report from the last two weeks when it comes to Kentucky Wildcat basketball prospects.

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 • David Sisk
I've Got Five On It: Storylines to follow ahead of the Rivals150 refresh

I've Got Five On It: Storylines to follow ahead of the Rivals150 refresh

Five-star A.J. Dybantsa is ranked No. 1 in the 2025 Rivals150.

 • Rob Cassidy
LuHi Takes Out IMG Academy

LuHi Takes Out IMG Academy

Long Island Lutheran took on a major heavyweight last night when they played IMG Academy on the road. While the

 • Brian Reichert
Prospect Review: More monster numbers from UK prospects

Prospect Review: More monster numbers from UK prospects

There have been several monster performances from UK prospects for us to take in over the past few days.

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 • David Sisk
Prospect Review: 5,000 points and plenty more

Prospect Review: 5,000 points and plenty more

High school action is hot and heavy, and the last few days in Kentucky has produced news making results.

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 • David Sisk
Locks to become 2025 McDonald's All-Americans

Locks to become 2025 McDonald's All-Americans

A.J. Dybantsa of Prolific Prep is currently the top prospect in the 2025 class.

 • Jason Jordan
One-on-one with five-star PG Darius Acuff Jr.

One-on-one with five-star PG Darius Acuff Jr.

Darius Acuff Jr., the No. 12 prospect in the 2025 class, joins Krysten Peek to talk recruiting and more.

 • Krysten Peek
Prospect Review: UK prospects aplenty at the Hoophall Classic

Prospect Review: UK prospects aplenty at the Hoophall Classic

UK prospects were a large part of the Hoophall Classic. We had plenty of chances to watch and scout throughout.

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 • David Sisk
Prospect Review: John Calipari's busy recruiting week

Prospect Review: John Calipari's busy recruiting week

There was plenty of recruiting for John Calipari to do last week plus plenty more high school action for us to review.

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 • David Sisk
Jordan Awards: La Porte Invitational

Jordan Awards: La Porte Invitational

Four-star Michigan signee Christian Anderson is ranked No. 102 in the 2024 Rivals150.

 • Jason Jordan
Jordan's Takeaways: Stars shine at first day of LaPorte Invitational

Jordan's Takeaways: Stars shine at first day of LaPorte Invitational

Five-star Isiah Harwell shined Thursday night at the La Porte Invitational.

 • Jason Jordan
Decision Dossier: Five-star Darius Acuff Jr.

Decision Dossier: Five-star Darius Acuff Jr.

Five-star point guard Darius Acuff Jr. is ranked No. 12 in the 2025 Rivals150.

 • Rob Cassidy
Five-star PG Darius Acuff discusses Kentucky, Michigan

Five-star PG Darius Acuff discusses Kentucky, Michigan

Michigan and Kentucky feel like the early teams to watch in the five-star PG's recruitment. .

 • Rob Cassidy
2025 Mizzou Hoops Hot Board

2025 Mizzou Hoops Hot Board

A look at who the Tigers could be targeting in the 2025 cycle.

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 • Drew King
City of Palms, King of the Bluegrass, and more

City of Palms, King of the Bluegrass, and more

Kentucky Wildcat prospects rose to the occasion in two of the biggest high school events around last week.

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 • David Sisk
Cassidy Awards: City of Palms Classic

Cassidy Awards: City of Palms Classic

Five-star Dylan Harper shined at the City of Palms Classic.

 • Rob Cassidy
Prospect Review: Settling down in December

Prospect Review: Settling down in December

Reviewing a lighter week of action for future and prospective Wildcats.

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 • David Sisk
Prospect Review: The Bluegrass and Beyond

Prospect Review: The Bluegrass and Beyond

Grassroots basketball has become a big business. No matter what part of the year it is, it seems there are always events

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 • David Sisk
Jordan Awards: Sunshine Classic

Jordan Awards: Sunshine Classic

Five-star Derik Queen is ranked No. 15 in the 2024 Rivals150.

 • Jason Jordan
Jordan's Takeaways: Surprises dominate second day at Sunshine Classic

Jordan's Takeaways: Surprises dominate second day at Sunshine Classic

Jordan’s Takeaways: Day two at the Sunshine ClassicDonnie Freeman, IMG Academy, 2024Freeman was the master of the two

 • Jason Jordan
Look back at another huge Thanksgiving week of high school hoops

Look back at another huge Thanksgiving week of high school hoops

Thanksgiving week is a huge time for high school basketball events especially if you are a Kentucky fan.

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 • David Sisk
A.J. Dybantsa headlines UK's prospects in new 2025 rankings

A.J. Dybantsa headlines UK's prospects in new 2025 rankings

The new 2025 rankings are out and for the first time UK's offer sheet in the group will include the top-ranked player.

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 • David Sisk
Teams to watch in high-profile juniors' recruitments

Teams to watch in high-profile juniors' recruitments

Duke is definitely a program to watch for Cameron Boozer and his brother Cayden.

 • Rob Cassidy
Rutgers Basketball has several 2025 targets in latest Rivals150 rankings

Rutgers Basketball has several 2025 targets in latest Rivals150 rankings

Rutgers Basketball has several top ranked recruits in the latest Rivals150 rankings for the 2025 class.

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 • Richie O'Leary
Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class

Rivals Rankings Week: Five-Star Countdown for 2025 class

The Rivals150 for the 2025 class is getting a refresh this week, and we started things off with a Five-Star Countdown.

 • Rob Cassidy
What UK fans need to know about the national high school rankings

What UK fans need to know about the national high school rankings

The Circuit has released its top-30 high school team rankings, and there is plenty for Kentucky fans to take in.

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 • David Sisk
I've Got Five On It: Five programs to watch in the 2025 cycle

I've Got Five On It: Five programs to watch in the 2025 cycle

Missouri coach Dennis Gates will try to build on his recruiting momentum with his 2025 class.

 • Rob Cassidy
Visitors galore for Big Blue Madness

Visitors galore for Big Blue Madness

Big Blue Madness is finally upon us. We can confirm 11 visitors.

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 • David Sisk
Five-Star guard Darius Acuff Jr. schedules Rutgers Hoops Official Visit

Five-Star guard Darius Acuff Jr. schedules Rutgers Hoops Official Visit

Class of 2025 five-star guard Darius Acuff Jr. out of Michigan has scheduled an official visit to Rutgers.

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 • Zach Smart
TKR POD: Latest Recruit Scoop on Rutgers Football & Basketball

TKR POD: Latest Recruit Scoop on Rutgers Football & Basketball

The TKR pod talk the latest recruiting updates for Rutgers Football & Basketball ahead of a big few weeks.

 • The Knight Report Podcast
Five key visits to watch in the coming weeks

Five key visits to watch in the coming weeks

Five-star point guard Darius Acuff is scheduled to officially visit Michigan in September.

 • Jason Jordan
Darius Acuff visiting Kentucky in October

Darius Acuff visiting Kentucky in October

Darius Acuff is now the second five-star player in the Class of 2025 to set up a visit to Kentucky in October.

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 • David Sisk
UK prospects win Rivals Summer Awards

UK prospects win Rivals Summer Awards

Rivals dished out plenty of summer awards and recognition to players with Kentucky offers.

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 • David Sisk
Rutgers Basketball Notebook: EYBL Stats Roundup + Recruiting Updates

Rutgers Basketball Notebook: EYBL Stats Roundup + Recruiting Updates

Now that the 2023 AAU basketball season for high school recruits has come to an end, let’s take a look at how Rutgers

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 • Richie O'Leary
TKR POD: Peach Jam recap, Dylan Harper update + new Transfer Portal Name?

TKR POD: Peach Jam recap, Dylan Harper update + new Transfer Portal Name?

The TKR podcast guys are back talking Rutgers Basketball recruiting target's summer stats + latest on Dylan Harper.

 • The Knight Report Podcast
The Cassidy Awards: Peach Jam

The Cassidy Awards: Peach Jam

Five-star Cooper Flagg is the top-ranked prospect in the 2025 class.

 • Rob Cassidy
A look back at the biggest AAU week of the year

A look back at the biggest AAU week of the year

The UK coaching staff was busy last week at the big shoe circuit events. Find out what they saw.

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 • David Sisk
SJU Staff focuses on Young Talent

SJU Staff focuses on Young Talent

With NBA Top 100 camp wrapping up this weekend and Peach Jam approaching, there are only a few major events remaining

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 • Zach Smart
UK prospects come up big at the NBPA Top 100 Camp

UK prospects come up big at the NBPA Top 100 Camp

The NBPA Top 100 Camp wrapped up Friday and ten players with Kentucky offers were on hand.

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 • David Sisk
Rivals Roundtable: Recruiting locks, July live period questions

Rivals Roundtable: Recruiting locks, July live period questions

Is Cooper Flagg a lock to end up at Duke?

 • Rob Cassidy and Jason Jordan
Wood's Takeaways: NBPA Top 100 Camp, Day 2

Wood's Takeaways: NBPA Top 100 Camp, Day 2

The No. 1 center in 2024, Flory Bidunga put on a show Thursday at the NBPA Top 100 Camp in Orlando.

 • Russ Wood
Five-star guard hears from Pitt

Five-star guard hears from Pitt

Pitt offered 2025 standout Darius Acuff Jr. earlier in the year, and on Jeff Capel and his staff recently reached out.

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 • Houston Wilson
Kentucky's offers in the new 2025 rankings

Kentucky's offers in the new 2025 rankings

Rivals new 2025 rankings are out, and all eight players who hold UK offers are high up on the list.

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 • David Sisk
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines surrounding 2025 Rivals150 update

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines surrounding 2025 Rivals150 update

Forward Cooper Flagg is the new No. 1 prospect in the 2025 Rivals150 rankings.

 • Rob Cassidy
Fast Rising 2025 Detroit guard Darius Acuff Jr. picks up Rutgers offer

Fast Rising 2025 Detroit guard Darius Acuff Jr. picks up Rutgers offer

Rutgers Basketball making moves in Michigan with new offer to 2025 guard Darius Acuff Jr.

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 • Zach Smart
Rutgers Basketball Notebook: Latest on Portal + High School recruiting

Rutgers Basketball Notebook: Latest on Portal + High School recruiting

Rutgers Basketball is very active on the recruiting trail, looking into additions to next year's roster and beyond.

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 • Richie O'Leary
Five unranked 2025 prospects that are set to debut in the Rivals150

Five unranked 2025 prospects that are set to debut in the Rivals150

Efeosa Oliogu is one of the premier rim-attacking wings in the 2025 class

 • Rob Cassidy
Nowell and Acuff building relationships after UK offers

Nowell and Acuff building relationships after UK offers

Ahmad Nowell and Darius Acuff both talk about how things have progressed since their UK offers.

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 • David Sisk
Top Storylines Heading Into Memphis EYBL Weekend

Top Storylines Heading Into Memphis EYBL Weekend

THI will be in Memphis this weekend for the final EYBL spring session, and plenty of things will have our attention.

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 • David Sisk
From one offer to a blue blooded recruitment

From one offer to a blue blooded recruitment

Darius Acuff Jr. had one offer two weeks ago. Kentucky, Kansas, and Michigan State have offered since.

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 • David Sisk
Takeaways from the first live period

Takeaways from the first live period

The first live period is in the books. We look at how every player with a Kentucky offer fared.

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 • David Sisk
Kentucky offers a pair of 2025 prospects

Kentucky offers a pair of 2025 prospects

Immediately after the first AAU live period of the spring UK offered sophomores Koa Peat and Darius Acuff Jr.

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 • David Sisk
2025 PG Darius Acuff's offer from Michigan a 'dream come true'

2025 PG Darius Acuff's offer from Michigan a 'dream come true'

Michigan is one of 2025 PG Darius Acuff's dream schools.

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 • Josh Henschke
Cyclones host 2025 Michigan PG for first time

Cyclones host 2025 Michigan PG for first time

A game day visit to Iowa State last weekend gave a 2025 point guard an early look at one of the top early programs on

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 • Bill Seals